tical to a given position, then seek those traits through an individual’s food habits,” she says. These fo

od habits may provide recruiters some insight.

Cuts Meat All at Once

“Cutting meat [at once] displays an individual that is more methodical, strategic, and forward thinking,” she writes in her Web site’s advice column. This type of person is well-suited for positions that require logical thinking and precision. Fields such as engineering, accounting, or computer technology would be perfect fits.

Enjoys Trying New Foods

Those excited about sampling different cuisines would do well in creative positions because they’re willing to explore new paths and will be more likely to go against the grain in terms of ideas.

Asking questions about the menu is also indicative of an open-minded person. Watch out for people who pre-season their foods or don’t even glance at the menu before ordering—they’re more likely to be stubborn and less likely to embrace change.

What It Comes Down To

However, Boghossian is quick to point out that these attributes don’t speak to the character of the person. “You can’t single out one food habit as altogether negative; there are always pros and cons to every behavior,” she reasons. In other words, my love of blending foods and my mom’s abhorrence of said love doesn’t make either one of us a bad person—it just makes us different (and qualified for different jobs, apparently).

I guess we can add eating styles to the list of characteristics that give away our personalities unbeknownst to us. It might seem silly to associate behavior with something as simple as the way we eat, but the small things we do instinctively can be incredibly revealing if you pay enough attention. And if it takes a little of the guesswork out of potential job candidates, just think of what it can do for our dating lives!

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